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Where does “Manichaeus” come from?

Manichaeus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek Μανιχαῖος, from Classical Syriac ܡܐܢܝ ܚܝܐ — Living Mani.

Ancestry of “Manichaeus”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekΜανιχαῖος—
2Classical Syriacܡܐܢܝ ܚܝܐLiving Mani

Words derived from “Manichaeus”

  • Manichean
  • Manichaean
  • Manichaeism
  • Manicheanism
  • Manichaeus
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